XAT 2026 Results & XLRI Cutoffs Out: Check Your Scorecard Now

The Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur, has officially moved to the next stage of its admission process for the academic batch 2026-28. With the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2026 results declared recently, thousands of management aspirants are now checking the official cutoffs and interview shortlists.

If you appeared for the XAT 2026 exam on January 4, 2026, this update is crucial for you. The scorecard is now available for download, and the institute has released the percentile requirements for its flagship Business Management (BM) and Human Resource Management (HRM) programs.

XAT 2026 Results: What Happened?

The XAT 2026 examination was conducted on the first Sunday of January. Following the exam, XLRI released the official answer keys in the second week of January, and the final results/scorecards were made live in the third week of January.

As of today, students can log in to the official portal to download their scorecards. These scores are valid not just for XLRI Jamshedpur and Delhi-NCR campuses, but also for 160+ other B-schools across India including XIMB, IMT Ghaziabad, and TAPMI.

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XLRI Cutoffs 2026 (Official & Expected)

XLRI is known for its strict sectional and overall cutoffs. Unlike other exams where only the total score matters, XLRI requires you to clear minimum percentiles in Verbal & Logical Ability (VALR), Decision Making (DM), and Quantitative Ability (QA).

PGDM (Business Management) Cutoffs

For the BM program, the competition is fierce. The overall cutoff typically hovers around:

• Male (Engineering): ~96 Percentile
• Female (Engineering): ~91 Percentile
• Male (Non-Engineering): ~96 Percentile
• Female (Non-Engineering): ~91 Percentile

PGDM (HRM) Cutoffs

For the HRM program, XLRI often sets slightly lower overall cutoffs but maintains a high benchmark for the Verbal section.

• Male (Engineering): ~95 Percentile
• Female (Engineering): ~90 Percentile
• Male (Non-Engineering): ~93 Percentile
• Female (Non-Engineering): ~87-88 Percentile

(Note: Please check the official dashboard for the exact decimal cutoff figures as they vary slightly each year based on paper difficulty.)

How to Check Your Result & Shortlist

If you haven’t downloaded your scorecard yet or want to check your shortlist status, follow these steps:

1. Visit the official website: xatonline.in.
2. Click on the “Scorecard” or “Login” button on the top right.
3. Enter your XAT ID and Date of Birth (DDMMYYYY).
4. Once logged in, click on the “Scorecard” tab to download your result.
5. To check if you are selected for the interview, look for the “Shortlist Status” tab (usually activated shortly after cutoffs are declared).

What Happens Next? The Selection Process

For those who clear the cutoff, the real battle begins now. The Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI) rounds are the deciding factors.

• Registration for Interviews: Shortlisted candidates must book their interview slots online.
• Centers: Interviews are typically held in major cities like Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Jamshedpur, and Kolkata.
• GD/PI Dates: These rounds are expected to begin in mid-February 2026 and continue till March.

Why it matters: XLRI is one of the oldest and most prestigious B-Schools in India. A call from XLRI is a career-defining moment. Even if you miss the XLRI main campus cutoff, your XAT score is valuable for many other top-tier colleges that accept applications until February.

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